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Perfume extract
Харьковская парфюмерно-косметическая фабрика Эффект Апассионата
Gender:
Female
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Effekt Apassionata — a fragrance with a history
Effekt Apassionata is a feminine fragrance in parfum, or perfume extract, concentration, created by the Effekt Kharkiv Perfume and Cosmetics Factory.
The release dates from 1969 and belongs to the floral family. It is an expressive vintage composition for those who appreciate rich fragrances with character and a noticeable presence.
The name Apassionata sets the mood for the entire composition: the fragrance feels emotional, feminine and slightly theatrical.
Its profile is built around floral and white-floral nuances, supported by sweetish, mossy and woody facets.
The result is not frivolous, but deep and composed.
Olfactive character and development
At the heart of the composition is a floral accord with expressive jasmine and lily of the valley. Jasmine gives the fragrance a soft, dense white-floral character, while lily of the valley adds a sense of coolness and freshness.
Sweetish coumarin rounds out the scent and makes it warmer.
As it develops, moss and a woody accord join the floral theme.
They create a green, earthy background that keeps the fragrance from becoming simply sweet and preserves its vintage solidity.
The top, middle and base notes are not listed separately, so it is more accurate to experience the composition as a unified blend of interconnected accords.
Sillage and wearing characteristics
According to the product card, Effekt Apassionata has a very strong sillage.
The fragrance is noticeable in the air and can linger for a long time, making it especially striking in cool weather, in the evening or whenever expressive perfumery is appropriate.
This is a feminine perfume for admirers of rich floral compositions, vintage aesthetics and fragrances with character.
Because of its high intensity, it is best introduced gradually: the product information does not specify the exact number of sprays for skin and clothing, so the optimal dosage should be determined individually, starting with a light application.
The fragrance’s place in the brand’s history
The release reflects the factory’s traditional approach to creating long-lasting perfumes, in which the floral theme is given a dense, multilayered setting.
The combination of white flowers, sweetish coumarin, moss and woods makes Apassionata a distinctive representative of its era and an interesting choice for exploring the archival heritage of the Ukrainian perfume industry.
Similar fragrances
If you are drawn to feminine compositions with noticeable sillage and a floral mood, you might also explore Naomi Campbell Naomi Campbell, Azzaro Orange Tonic and Anna Sui Anna Sui.
They do not literally replicate Apassionata, but may appeal to lovers of expressive floral fragrances with individual character.
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